Amazon Wins $50 Million Deal to Stream NFL Thursday Games on Prime Video

[QuarterSwede]

I hate to sound petty, but I wouldn't say it "just came out." It came out nearly 6 months ago. Heck, I'm hoping for an updated version in another 6 months that can do 4k. But yea, I too think the firestick is the best bang for the buck. Presumably that is why it is sold out right now and not expected to be shipping till April 28.... wow, make that May 4 as the date literally just changed. I guess the NFL deal is working!



Mike

The gen 2 just came out and it's selling out everywhere. The gen 1 simply isn't the same and is slow comparatively.

 

[Tinmania]

The gen 2 just came out and it's selling out everywhere. The gen 1 simply isn't the same and is slow comparatively.

I know exactly when the latest firestick came out: October of 2016. The first gen was two years before, in 2014. I bought both of them as soon as they were released (pre ordered).

Again, I don't really consider nearly half a year ago as "just came out." The way you wrote that made it appear another firestick actually did just come out--as in this year not last.



Mike

 

[Beerstalker]

How does the NFL's deal with Verizon fit in here? Does that mean that if you are a Prime Member, but have AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint you can't watch it on your cell phone? You will only be able to watch it on tablets, computers, or FireTVs? If so I really hope they come out with an AppleTV app or they will have a lot more unhappy customers.

 

[mac.cali]

How does the NFL's deal with Verizon fit in here? Does that mean that if you are a Prime Member, but have AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint you can't watch it on your cell phone? You will only be able to watch it on tablets, computers, or FireTVs? If so I really hope they come out with an AppleTV app or they will have a lot more unhappy customers.

That's going to be interesting on how it plays out. But no Apple TV app I won't even bother airplaying it.

 

[QuarterSwede]

I know exactly when the latest firestick came out: October of 2016. The first gen was two years before, in 2014. I bought both of them as soon as they were released (pre ordered).

Again, I don't really consider nearly half a year ago as "just came out." The way you wrote that made it appear another firestick actually did just come out--as in this year not last.



Mike

It's still selling out everywhere. I think that qualifies.

 

[Tinmania]

It's still selling out everywhere. I think that qualifies.

By that twisted logic the Nintendo Switch will have "just come out" this holiday season since it will still be selling out.


Mike